# NTSB Accident LAX91LA226
> **PIPER PA28-140** · 1991-05-27 · TRUCKEE, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91LA226
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17054
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-05-27
- **Location:** TRUCKEE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.520214, -121.440399
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA28-140
- **Registration:** N5777F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND THE INADVERTENT ENTRY INTO A STALL MUSH WHICH LED TO A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT.  FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE:  THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

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